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Aegirine and Iolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.60
2.6-2.7
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
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1.6 Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
3,1
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Aegirine and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aegirine and Iolite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Aegirine and Iolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Aegirine and Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aegirine and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aegirine and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aegirine is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.

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